Results for "John Fumo"

John Fumo

Born: June 5, 1957

Musical Tribute To Jim Beard Plus New Releases

by Len Davis
March 15, 2024

A tribute to musician and producer Jim Beard, featuring his own work and also with Bob Berg and Oz Noy. New music from Lyle Workman and trumpet player John Fumo. From Brazil Joseph Olivera and from Canada Gustavo Carmo. Benjamin Croft with Frank Gambale and Argentinian band Streams. We get a little laid back with some cool ...

John and Kelly Fumo With Fumosonic: Grape

by Dan McClenaghan
August 2, 2019

Long time studio whiz and sometimes avant-garde-er, trumpeter John Fumo, teams with the Fumosonic ensemble, including vocalist Kelly Fumo, to explore a set of Great American Songbook gems, laid down mostly in a mellow mood. The group approaches the familiar songs with reverence and sass, beginning with “Don't Wait Too Long," from the Blossom Dearie songbook. ...

John and Kelly Fumo with Fumosonic

Active since: November, 1989

Fumosonic is the culmination of 20+ years of marriage and collaboration between John and Kelly Fumo. The vision of these two musician/composers from Los Angeles, CA is a transformative musical experience that draws upon John’s jazz influences and Kelly’s love of music. The pair met while doing a recording session for singer Delaney Bramlett and had an instant connection. Their journey began with the first song they created called “Shut Up and Go Home!”, which showcases the unique formula of a heavy beat, Kelly’s strong vocals and some free jazz improvisation by John. John’s trumpet playing may be heavily influenced by Miles Davis and the free expressions of jazz music, but he has worked as a side man with the likes of Neil Diamond, James Brown, Beck and Brian Setzer

Jeff Gauthier: Open

by Ian Patterson
January 3, 2012

Violinist Jeff Gauthier has been a leading figure in cutting-edge jazz on the West Coast since the mid-'70s. As a leader, he's produced half a dozen compelling works with his band of 20 years, The Jeff Gauthier Goatette. Open Source (Cryptogramophone, 2011) finds the quartet grown to a quintet, with trumpeter John Fumo bringing added fire ...

The Jeff Gauthier Goatette: Open Source

by Ian Patterson
December 11, 2011

Open Source would have made a good alternative name for violinist Jeff Gauthier's ensemble, as it draws inspiration from myriad sources. Goatette continues its near twenty-year journey into territory ranging from avant-garde and sci-fi soundscapes, and deep funk grooves colored by searing electric guitar, to an altogether more pastoral melodicism reminiscent of the Mahavishnu Orchestra at ...

The Jeff Gauthier Goatette: Open Source

by John Kelman
October 27, 2011

When two-thirds of a group has “effects" in their instrumental credits, it's a safe bet this ain't your granddaddy's jazz. When it's violinist Jeff Gauthier's Goatette, punctuating the quirky theme in the first moments of “40 Lashes (With Mascara)" with thundering drums and high-octane power chords, it's clear that Open Source is going to make plenty ...

Erin Dickins: Rediscovering Repertoire

by Nick Catalano
July 16, 2011

One of the great challenges for any established recording vocalist is finding material. Often, even the best arrangements fall short if the composition is a tired standard that has been recorded to death. Success in this area is rare, so when a debut CD contains one thoughtfully performed obscure gem after another, it is time to ...

Jazz Pianist, George Kahn Holds 5th Annual Fundraiser Assisting The Homeless At Catalina Jazz Club

November 16, 2010

Mark your calendars for Thursday evening, December 16th, 2010 Let the holiday season begin...with an evening of great Jazz that's also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. For the 5th consecutive year, Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, returns to the CATALINA JAZZ CLUB with a performance benefiting PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) VENTURES on Thursday ...

Mark O'Leary: Plucking the Flower

by Eyal Hareuveni
April 29, 2009

Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary emerged on the global improvised music scene in the last few years, pushing his bold vision and broad scope of musicality through constantly-changing collaborations. O'Leary can cross easily between genres, from progressive, synth-laden rock and seventies fusion to free jazz and abstract soundscapes.The guitarist's encyclopedic interests and remarkable prolificacy are ...